Juicy, Zesty & Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken Thighs in 30 Minutes!
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano
Unlock effortless Mediterranean magic with these Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs fused with Lemon & Oregano! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with zesty garlic-herb flavors. The air-fryer delivers grill-like char in half the time with 95% less oil. Enjoy tender, citrusy chicken with 95% less effort than grilling!
Gluten-free, keto-friendly, and protein-packed, this crowd-pleaser transforms weeknights into sun-drenched Greek escapes. Serve with a Greek salad or roasted veggies for a complete, health-forward feast! Meal-prep friendly and kid-approved!
Recommended Occasions: Busy weeknights, meal prep, quick lunches, summer picnics.

Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Instructions
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Marinate:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat chicken thighs. Marinate 10 mins (or up to 2 hours).
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Preheat Air-Fryer:
Set to 400°F (200°C) for 5 mins.
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Cook:
Arrange thighs skin-side up in a single layer (no overlap!). Air-fry 8 mins.
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Flip & Finish:
Flip thighs, cook 4-7 mins more until skin is crispy and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Rest:
Transfer to a plate. Rest 5 mins. Garnish with lemon slices and oregano.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 295kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19g30%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 115mg39%
- Sodium 470mg20%
- Potassium 360mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 27g54%
- Vitamin A 40 mcg
- Vitamin C 22 mg
- Calcium 35 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.